Will the Physical Copy come with a code?

[Woldelele]

I haven't purchased a physical copy of a game in a long time. Do codes come in physical copies nowadays?

[Woldelele]

PS: I have no CD drive

[Kleerex]

Do you really want to install game from 12 DVDs?

[Woldelele]

Originally posted by Sheogorath:

Do you really want to install game from 12 DVDs?

A game code. I'm saying I'd like to get the physical copy at release, and if it has the digital code inside the box.

[Woldelele]

Originally posted by Eisberg:

You live in the USA, so don't worry about it because for North America the game is being released as digital only, there will be no physical version in North America.

What a shame. I'll probably have to get my hands on a collectors edition.

[Woldelele]

Originally posted by Eisberg:

Originally posted by Poop of the Hand:

What a shame. I'll probably have to get my hands on a collectors edition.

No PC verstion Collectors edition either in North America either.

I'll get it shipped

[Woldelele]

Originally posted by Eisberg:

Originally posted by Poop of the Hand:

What a shame. I'll probably have to get my hands on a collectors edition.

No PC verstion Collectors edition either in North America either. literally the only way to buy the PC version of the game is digitally, they are not created any physical edition at all for North America.

Somehow... lol

[Dionysus 🐭]

Originally posted by Poop of the Hand:

I haven't purchased a physical copy of a game in a long time. Do codes come in physical copies nowadays?

There isn't a physical copy of any kind on PC in NA, if you live somewhere where there is a physical copy available, it only comes with a code and other physical bonuses, but no disk.

[Woldelele]

Originally posted by aaronth07:

Originally posted by Poop of the Hand:

I haven't purchased a physical copy of a game in a long time. Do codes come in physical copies nowadays?

There isn't a physical copy of any kind on PC in NA, if you live somewhere where there is a physical copy available, it only comes with a code and other physical bonuses, but no disk.

I understand now. This is madness.

[it's a gabe]

Originally posted by Sheogorath:

Do you really want to install game from 12 DVDs?

What is this? The 90's?

Also, as for OP's general question, I believe it would come with an installation disk so that you can skip the whole process. Steam does have a system where developers can provide the entire game via a physical copy, but you still need Steam to activate the game (except you won't have to download all of it). I got that first Metro game ages ago on retail and although I had to use Steam to install and activate it (it's actually the reason why I now use Steam, as that was the first game I could buy by myself), I didn't have to download anything besides updates if there were any.

But as it's been mentioned, no retail copies in the US.

[Woldelele]

Originally posted by Spawk:

Originally posted by Poop of the Hand:

I understand now. This is madness.

I don't get it. If you don't have an optical drive, then isn't the digital version preferable? Or do you specifically want the box the game comes in? If so, you may want to reevaluate your priorities :)

I was asking because it'd be nice to have the physical copy, as well as have the digital download if it came in the box. This works the same way with certain bluray movies.

[Mattzio]

Originally posted by Spawk:

Originally posted by Eisberg:

because he wants the physical goodies in the box.

What physical goodies are included in the regular edition though?

Night City map and postcards, some stickers and book with information on game’s world.

[ian]

happy pride month everyone!

[ellesig2021]

CDPR decided to have a "physical" pc copy of the game available to North American after all, it's available now for preorder. It does have a code for the game, and comes with a cd sound track, map, and a book about cyberpunk lore and yes you can get the special edition to. They weren't going to before but saw that the pc fan base in North America wanted it.

[UK_John]

Given the console versions DO come on disks, and prices are the same for either, CDPR are ripping off PC gamers as far as I am concerned by just giving us a code, so they can make more profit out of PC gamers, the gamers that bought Witcher 1 in droves that gave CDPR it's start up!!

[Grimsdottir]

Originally posted by Woldelele:

PS: I have no CD drive

Honestly. You can find great deals on USB pluggable CD Drives on Amazon. I got mine for as little as 6 dollars and it works fine and is great. This is my first rig where I don't have CD drive and I still have alot of games and movies that are physical so if I were you. Drop anywhere from 6 to 12 dollars on one is worth it.